Just curious – what made you fixed wing guys get into drones?

[Dbez1]

Thanks for the responses. It seems like most went to drones for photo/video reasons with a few saying it is more relaxing. All are interesting, keep them coming.

 

[Formosa Straight]

I didn't move from fixed wing to drones, I expanded my love of flying things and photography from just fixed wing aircraft and a 35mm camera to include camera equipped drones. I have now expanded that even further and am learning how to fly quads FPV style. Each has it's own attractions. It is a heck of a buzz bringing a big EDF jet in for a low pass at full throttle and it is a heck of a buzz getting that great aerial shot or video and now I am looking forward to being able to cut it up among trees flying FPV and a sporty 3" quad. Close your mind, close your life. These are all such different hobbies and I think I am pretty lucky being able to enjoy all of them.

 

[dronerdave]

It is a heck of a buzz bringing a big EDF jet in for a low pass at full throttle.

Even to get a good pic

 

[okw]

I’m assuming the fixed wing takes much more skill.

Flying fixed wing can be considerably more difficult than a Mavic. And flying helicopters is many times more challenging than the fixed wings. I also still fly control line planes from time to time, which is another different skill set. They all can be loads of fun.

I've recently gotten into 3D printing.

 

[Dbez1]

I didn't move from fixed wing to drones, I expanded my love of flying things and photography from just fixed wing aircraft and a 35mm camera to include camera equipped drones. I have now expanded that even further and am learning how to fly quads FPV style. Each has it's own attractions. It is a heck of a buzz bringing a big EDF jet in for a low pass at full throttle and it is a heck of a buzz getting that great aerial shot or video and now I am looking forward to being able to cut it up among trees flying FPV and a sporty 3" quad. Close your mind, close your life. These are all such different hobbies and I think I am pretty lucky being able to enjoy all of them.

Beautifully written!

 

[Guitarzan]

Back in my R/C fixed wing days, we used to say "takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory".

 

[Dbez1]

Back in my R/C fixed wing days, we used to say "takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory".

True that! Gravity always wins. ?

 

[Formosa Straight]

Even to get a good pic

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Really nice shot, I like it a lot.

 

[usaken]

For me, a medical condition prevents me from getting a medical Anymore. Now I enjoy it as a flying camera.